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Clearly had lessons from “you know who” given the “jaunty” angled machineheads.
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Where did you find yours? Never heard of them before. I like the micro-tilt function on the neck heel.
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Picked up this unused Signature branded J bass loaded body and unused neck. Neck had no holes drilled for machineheads or body attachment. Came with good quality hardware and decent pots/pups. String through body. Neck had date stamped Aug 08 87 (indented not just stamped/written) and control cavity QC dated May 90. The neck where the stamp is looks like it has a crack but it’s actually only a stain run. I’ve put it together and it’s a lovely bass, the bridge pup is a monster and the tone control has a nice wide range. I believe there was some chatter on TB about the original Signature brand being some collaboration with Rush guitarist and some luthier. But the brand didn't last and someone bought up all the stock. Theres also some stories of someone using a Chinese company to produce them now. Anyway, I don’t particularly care as it’s a great bass. Happy Slappy.
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Sting on BBC Radio 2 concert last night - sheer class
oldslapper replied to EJWW's topic in General Discussion
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Anybody here use booking agencies or promoters for getting gigs In the south west? If so, which ones and what’s your experience been like? For an originals band. Thanks John
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What @BigRedX said. The variation in tone and perceived volume in differing settings will determine where you land on your choice, along with comfort. I'd take up @Lozz196 offer of a variety so you can try some out. Good luck with the audition 👍🏻 Let us know how you get on. Cheers John
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Liviu bought my RS212 cab. Great communication, paid and picked up when he said he would! Perfect. cheers John
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Dave bought a pedal from me. Easy transaction, good comms, no dramas. Thanks. John
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Ashdown ABM500RC EVOII and 2xMini48 cabs - *SOLD*
oldslapper replied to cousindave's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Vintage-brand REVO series. Ned Callan look-a-like
oldslapper replied to NikNik's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
The link just takes me to an eBay search list of basses. Do I need to scroll to find the Revo? Cheers -
Fender Precision Troy Sanders, excellent condition - *SOLD*
oldslapper replied to pajhartley's topic in Basses For Sale
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TC RS212 8ohm cab and hotcovers cover £130 - *SOLD*
oldslapper replied to oldslapper's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Who else remembers this frenzy?
oldslapper replied to Happy Jack's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
I bought a classical SR from one of their shops years ago. It was a lovely playing instrument, nicely made and a decent tone. I also bought one the basses, but it became a triggers broom with only the body remaining after all the “upgrades”. Moved on soon after. -
Got this out for a play and decided to keep it. It’s a finger funk fiend. Lovely Tony Levin 5’er. £225 collected £250 posted It came with 3 band Audere preamp fitted, but I didn’t get on with that, so fitted a 3 band Nordstrand which, lovely though it was, didn’t float my lightbulbs. Finally bought a 2 band Retrovibe Stinger directly from David, I paid him to fit it for me as he’s only down the road, he did a top job of course and the Stinger gave me the sound that was in my head. It has the side jack still in place if you fancy returning it to a 3 band pre. I wasn’t keen on the original mother of pearl look scratchplate, so I removed it (binned it too I think). Unfortunately replacement scratchplates are as rare as a guitarist turning down a solo, so @TimAl made me a new one through his Gig.Ink service. I preferred the plain black against the 70’s Orange. Anyway, the Stinger makes this a wonderful beast of a 70’s Ray. I did buy a SD MM pickup, but the string spacing is narrower on these, so I stuck with the original (which is great, now the Stinger is in). Lovely condition, I’ve taken it out the house on 3 occasions since buying off @vmaxblues and played it once at a recording session that wanted some disco and “slap”. I will do anything for money, even that…engineer nearly soiled himself when I slightly boosted the low end. It has Schaller type strap locks and I’ll include a new leather strap with matching locks. Comes with a choice of cases, a stiff gig bag type case that is in great nick and loads of pockets, or a hard case that is as basic as can be and is a little tired around the edges but does a sterling job. I’m currently recovering from surgery and won’t be driving for a week or two, but am able to hand over in person if you visit Slapper towers. £225 seems a decent price for a nice 5’er. Might be up for a trade for an acoustic guitar (Steel or Nylon string) or old MacBook I can run Logic on. When I’m back on my feet and driving I’ll be happy to meet up, or arrange postage for an additional £25, but again once I’m able to get some packing materials and box. cheers John
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Botox and Fillers (would you) audition related
oldslapper replied to police squad's topic in General Discussion
Yeah good luck, sounds like a gig you really want. You didn’t say exactly what enhancements you were having, but frankly if a sock worked for Mick then, save yourself a few quid. -
TC RS212 8ohm cab and hotcovers cover £130 - *SOLD*
oldslapper replied to oldslapper's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale